Author Archives: Dandavats

Tremendous changes have taken place in American religious life in the past two decades. Some of these changes have been largely internal and continuous with the past history of American religion, such as the rise of the Jesus movement and the rapid gro…

This song sung by HG Agnidev Prabhu in the island of Simanta Dwip amongst the Nine islands of Navadwip, glorifies the mercy of Lord Chaitanya and Lord Nityananda. This bhajan is accompanied by Mayuri dasi on the Saraswati Veena.Read More…(This post h…

By Radha Rasikraj Das Launched in the year 2002 on Nityananda Trayodashi, ISKCON Desire Tree completes its 19 years of selfless service to humanity at large and the Vaishnava community in particular. This service includes offering: 50+ websites, 100…

By Gauranga Das The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations granted special consultative status to ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV). Consultative status is an accreditation framework that benefits both the United Nations and the NGOs. Consul…

By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of January 2021. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Ind…

Speaker: HH Devamrita Swami. Topics : Chapter 17 – Lord Caitanya, the Original Personality of GodheadRead More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)

Sunday feast online class given by HG Kalakantha Prabhu from Gainesville, Florida. He is a senior vaisnava and a disciple of Srila Prabhupada. He coordinates one of the most successful outreach projects in ISKCON called “Krishna House”.Read More…(Th…

ISKCON is grateful for the support and service that Narayana Maharaja offered to Srila Prabhupada over the years,” said Anuttama dasa, ISKCON’s Minister of Communications. “We offer our respects and humble obeisances to His Holiness Narayana Maharaja a…

Arcita das: The Srila Prabhupada murti in the New Dvaraka Bhagavad-Gita (FATE) Museum is actually the first in ISKCON.Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

How can we best address and combat the global problems of climate change, desertification, loss of natural habitat, loss of biodiversity and extinction of species?>Read More…(This post has been viewed 290 times so far)

“This human life is meant for understanding Brahman. Ahaṁ brahmāsmi. This is real education.” (Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 3.27, Madras, January 1, 1976)Read More…

In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can’t physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you. To honor the upcoming Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day, urging you all to fire up your phone or computer and join …

By Garuda Das I write to inform all of you that one of the ISKCON Movement’s best friends and scholarly supporters has just passed away in the morning of Saturday, February 20, 2021. I have known Tom Hopkins for decades and he has been such a supporter…

In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can’t physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you. Urging you all to fire up your phone or computer and join us on a special tour to the sacred pastime places of Sri…

Dear friends and devotees, We hope this newsletter finds you, your family and friends in good health and spirits. It has been a wonderfully busy time at the farm with thousands of guests visiting over the Christmas, New Year and school holiday per…

By Sivarama Swami At this time our planet and our devotees need prayer. No doubt many devotees have their own prayers. Yet some do not. It can be downloaded, there is no cost. You can forward it to whoever you think would value it or who would benefit …

By Mukundamala Das “Metpally . . . Radha-Krishna installation . . . festival . . .” Our ashram at ISKCON Chowpatty was buzzing with this discussion last week when I visited after a gap of few days. Many brahmacharis were excited about visiting this sm…

By Gauranga Das The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) stands appraised and recognized with one of the highest honors nationally- “IGBC Green Champion Award 2020” during the 18th edition of ‘Green Building Congress’ organized from…

An afternoon at the front of Krsna Balarama Mandir. It’s 5:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon.Read More…(This post has been viewed 359 times so far)

By Radhika Krpa Devi Dasi Srila Prabhupada wanted the devotees of ISKCON to march as soldiers on a great war against maya with the torch of sankirtana held high in order to spread the holy name to every town and village in the world. Trained in the Ved…

Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and cause of ALL causes, who has 64 qualities in full.Read More…(This post has been viewed 619 times so far)

Srimati Mahadevi Dasi: We would like to gratefully acknowledge all the devotees serving at the Govinda’s Restaurant at Krsna Balarama Mandir who expertly cooked n eagerly served amazing Prasad to approx 100 simply wonderful devotees yesterday in honor …

By various authors Raghunatha dasa Gosvami used to always serve Sri Sri Radha-Govinda in his mind. One day in his meditation he cooked sweet rice and offered it to Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. In great pleasure they accepted the offering and the other sak…

By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada So actually, these bodily activities which we are now engaged in are not our actual life. Therefore, the Vedic mantra says, “O human race, please wake up. Just utilize the opportunity which you no…

It is with sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Dr. Anand Kesari due to COVID 19. Dr. Anand, as we called him, was a vital part of our devotee congregation, who took to Krishna consciousness readily from the first time Sakshi Gopal Pr…

“Any religion, it doesn’t matter whether Hindu religion, Muslim religion, Christian religion—if you are developing love of God, then you are perfect in your religion. . . . And what kind of love? Ahaituki: without any cause. ‘O Lord, I love You, God, b…

By ISKCON VrindavanVishal Prabhu was a legendary distributor of Srila Prabhupada’s books. He joined the movement in approximately 1968, and he was about thirty years old when he joined. He married Visalini devi and they had three daughters together, …

By the GBC SPT 35 days of virtual association with many of ISKCON’s most experienced and engaging speakers. We are honored to have the participation of many senior Vaishnavas, including Jayapataka Swami, Giriraja Swami, Radhanath Swami, Kadamba Kanana…

And the merchant was selling him some grains and the merchant asked the man, “Why is your head shaven? You come here every day. You never shave your head. Why are you wearing dark clothes today?” And the old man, he was very serious. He said, “Oh! You …

HH Lokanath Swami: It gives me great pleasure to present the second Kirtan Ministry Newsletter, Kirtan World. As the newsletter name suggests, many global kirtan events have taken place since the launch of the first publication in January 2021. This e…

A true preacher is a true disciple. I believe all of us can agree that a thorough study of Srila Prabhupada’s books is so badly needed in our society in the age of Kali, the age of quarrel, hypocrisy and misinformation.Read More…(This post has been v…

By Bhaktimarg Swami Karnamrita, a man who is missed A man who believed morals should persist For him family was at the top of the list A principal which in early days we’d resist Read More…(This post has been viewed 61 times so far)

Fearing this plague is the mentality of a non-Vaiṣṇava. Look brothers! What can this plague do to you? What real harm can the plague do by ending this useless life? If you desire some benefit, learn a lesson from the plague. If you are caught by the pl…

By Siddhanta Das He went out on Sankirtan book distribution, selling, giving away, Srila Prabhupada’s books for many years. In each book he sold he had a very personal encouraging letter printed out offering to correspond and answer any question, he w…

Nrsimhananda das: Here is an ecstatic opportunity for those who love to write to win 500,000 dollars to fund the TOVP or any ISKCON project (including the SABHA!). Devotees could take all three prizes.Read More…(This post has been viewed 163 times so…

Today, February 9th, a most dear friend and fellow Grihastha Vision Team member, Karnamrita Prabhu left this world. Karnamrita was someone who cared about others in a deep meaningful way and devoted his life to make the lives of others better; someone …

By Nartaka Gopala dasi Our dear Godbrother Vishal Prabhu passed away in Sri Vrindavan Dham sometime around February 8, 2021. He was 82 years old, almost 83. Vishal Prabhu was a legendary distributor of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Above is a photo of how …